The former Highbury full-back told the Alan Brazil Sports Breakfast: “If they play like they did against Palace they’ve got no chance. That was one of the worst passing performances I’ve seen from them in a long time.

“It looked like they were half asleep. I’ve never seen it before, it was amazing. I don’t know how many times they gave the ball away under no pressure.

“Wenger has said the season has come too early [for Arsenal] and it’s going to be tough [against Besiktas]. But they need to qualify. They want to be in Europe and competing with the best.”